University Place Will Have Its Very Own Olympian in London

Adrienne Martelli, a Curtis High graduate, is a member of the U.S. National Rowing Team.

Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon Scheduled For Sunday

The city partnered with Tacoma South South Sports to host the event that starts and ends at American Lake. More than 100 people are expected to participate.

Army Releases Information on JBLM's Sgt. Jose Rodriguez

The 22-year-old with 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division died June 19 from enemy small arms fire.

Appeals Court Overturns Convictions of Sister of Lakewood Police Officers' Killer

LaTanya Clemmons was scheduled to get out of prison next month after serving two years of sentence for rendering criminal assistance.

WEATHER: Sun Expected to Replace June's Gloom Starting Sunday ... No, Really

Today and Saturday are a wet mess, but Sunday will kick off several days of a sunny respite for our rain-soaked region.

TWITPIC OF THE DAY: Pooch at Central Meadow

This comes from Twitter user m_h2os.

Ranger Dies in Rescue of Hiking Party on Mount Rainier's Emmons Glacier

Rescue and recovery efforts will resume this morning but will delay the opening of Sunrise Road for the summer season. A trio of helicopters from Joint Base Lewis-McChord were called in to assist with the rescue.

Local Teen Drowns in Lake Tapps

The Bonney Lake High School student was under water for a few minutes and then taken to a hospital. Bystanders had pulled the victim from Lake Tapps in the late afternoon.

VIDEO: Pierce County TV Highlights University Place's Slashing of Traffic Impact Fees

Officials hope the drop of 20 percent to, in some cases, all of the fees of traffic mitigation will spur new business and commerce.

Lakewood Police Looking For Kwiki Mart Burglary Suspect

The suspect jumped the counter and stole a large quantity of cigarettes around 1 a.m., May 21.

VIDEO: PCTV Spotlights Point Defiance Zoo's Leopard Cubs

The cubs are some of the Tacoma zoo's most popular animals.

Your Teenager and Car Insurance, Part 2: Best Cars

"Safety first" should be the motto for parents as they shop for a teen’s first vehicle.

Army Announces Force Structure Relocations Related To Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The changes represent an increase of 531 military authorizations at JBLM. The also mark the final activation of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, which is University Place's Community Connector.

Authorities Looking For Theft, Forgery Suspect Who Prefers Lakewood Towne Center

Michael T. Fields is a 19-year-old male who lives at the Village of Seeley Lake Apartments.

Volunteers Needed For Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon

Volunteers are needed to be stationed along the bike route and run portion of the race, which is scheduled July 1 at American Lake and Fort Steilacoom Park.

No Higher Out-of-Pocket Expenses For Regence Patients Through October

Emergency-room doctors at all Franciscan Health System hospitals, including St. Joseph are still considered in-network.

Stan Flemming Gets Endorsement From Secretary of State Sam Reed

Flemming is running for the newly formed 10th Congressional District, which includes University Place.

POLL: Who Do You Believe When It Comes To University Place's Finances?

A reported squabble over words between the City of University Place and 10th Congressional candidate Dick Muri is another sign that political season has definitely arrived.

Your Teenager and Car Insurance

What insuring young drivers does to the family budget, and tips for saving money.

COMING UP: Aaron Trolia Baseball Camps

The former Mariner, Cougar and Curtis product is holding another set of instructional camps July 9 to July 13.

Summer Solstice: How Are You Celebrating?

Today is the first day of summer and the longest day of sunlight for the year.

Emergency Food Network, Rainiers Teaming Up to Strike Out Hunger

Discount tickets available for this Friday's game in exchange for a nonperishable food donation.

UPDATE: Frog n Kiwi Cafe Play Area Now Open

Owner Marc Grau tells Patch that the "UPlay Town Center" opened today.

Soldier From Spokane Dies In Afghanistan

Pfc. Jarrod A. Lallier, 20, died Monday in Zharay, Kandahar province.

Sign Up For The Chambers Bay 5K Challenge

The 5K fun run and walk is scheduled to begin 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 21 in University Place.

DUI Crackdowns Are Coming, Authorities Warn

Police across the state are launching a two-week campaign to keep drunk and intoxicated drivers off the road. "Taxi chips" for members of the military to use to get home will be given to bouncers, bartenders and servers.

NORAD Fighter Jets to Drill Over Area Today

The North American Aerospace Defense Command will be practicing intercept and identification procedures in the Seattle area on June 19.

University of Puget Sound Professor To Measure Train Emissions at Chambers Bay

Dan Burgard and a student will stand on the bridge over the railroad at Chambers Creek Properties over the next few weeks and measure emissions with an instrument he devised.

City of University Place Recognizes Patch With Proclamation

The University Place City Council honored Patch for winning first place in the 2011 SPJ Region 10 Contest last month.

Pierce County To Hold Open House On Grandview Sewer Project Next Monday

Visitors can learn more about the work along Grandview Drive West, along with ask questions. The open house starts at 5:30 p.m.

POLL: How Will Rodney King Be Remembered?

The man whose caught-on-tape police beating sparked the 1992 L.A. riots died Sunday. We ask you, Patch users, how will he be remembered.

QUESTION: Will University Place Benefit Directly From The 2015 U.S. Open?

The USGA completed its signature event Sunday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco with Webb Simpson raising the trophy. But one media outlet described how the Open's biggest attraction was its merchandise tent.

Army Releases More Information On Two JBLM Stryker Soldiers Who Died In Afghanistan

Spc. Trevor A. Pinnick, of Lawrenceville, Ill., died last Tuesday, near Panjwa ‘I, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly, of Flint, MI, died last Thursday, in a medical treatment facility at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.

Thanks, Dad, For All The Great Advice

It might not have always seemed like it, but Mr. Patch Editor's Dad passed on nuggets of wisdom.

VIEWFINDER: Battle Of The Bands at University Place City Hall

The initial rounds took place today.

Groundbreaking For Five-Story Mixed-Use Building Set For Next Friday

The building that will offer apartments units and first-floor retail space marks the first private development at the Town Center project.

Congressional Candidate Stan Flemming Gets Military Endorsements

The candidate for the 10th Congressional District got the nod from Major General Ed Trobaugh, along with Major General Carmony, as well as several other retired General Officers in the 10th District area.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Releases Designs For 9/11 Memorial

The department that serves University Place and Lakewood is working to raise money for the $300,000 park, as no tax money will be used to fund it. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for July 3.

Father's Day Gifts for the Modern Dad

The days of neckties and Old Spice are long gone. Here are some cool ideas for Father's Day rounded up from the Web.

Pierce County to Mail Property Value Notices June 22

The vast majority of the notices - 95 percent of the total - will show a reduction in value from 2011, Pierce County says.